Brian Ellis

Typed too quick on my iPad, meant to start with ‘does anyone’ so please excuse the poor grammar. The wheels do not need to be the 2008 factory GS450H versions just looking for wheels that will fit my car.

My partner is the last of her family so her surname means a lot to her especially as none of our kids have it. The surname is Wishart and I got her WW15 ART which meant a lot to her.

What’s criminal is how few of these awesome cars sold vs the German ***** box’s that sell in their 000’s. It’s quite beyond me why someone would buy a C or E 63 over one of these or an Audi RS/S 4 or 6. The GSF is seriously under rated albeit some motoring journalists seem to appreciate how awesome they are,

Bilt Hamber wins lots of awards for product quality and price. I have never found what I would call a best product for cleaning the car. Of far more importance is the method you use as most major brands cleaning products do mostly what they say. There are a few products I am never with out, Autoglym vinyl and rubber care - great on all plastic and rubber trim both cleaning and protecting without leaving shiny residue. Any quality clay bar and detailing spray. Turtlewax Hybrid Solutions ceramic detailer and ceramic spray providing paintwork is properly cleaned first. Wash bucket (Maguire’s big yellow one) with a grit guard and quality wash mit. Pressure washer plus snow foam gun. Autoglym tyre and bumper gel which is great for applying to clean tyres as doesn’t fling off and lasts well. Autoglym leather care - cleaning spray and leather care cream. Autoglum fast glass. I have loads of alternative cleaning products and seem to always buy more from Halfords but the abice are usually my go to. Cheers

Does my one have a set of wheels if 18” or wheels and tyres if 19” for a 2008 Lexus GS440H? Mine are in need of a full refurbishment which I want to try myself including preserving the chrome spokes in chrome. Thanks

Thanks johnatg, I had worked on the assumption the picture you -rogues was the correct version. Any idea where I could find a picture of the correct one for my sons car, 2008 GS450H Sport? Thanks

Have looked at the video from Lexus, it looks like its the rear subframe braces that have rotted not the main subframe. Hopefully a Lexus dealer can provide these, have found a dealer in the US who can sell for $90 for the pair but no idea on shipping, import duty etc. Thanks for everyone's input so far, much appreciated. Does anyone know of a good independant Lexus specialist within a reasonable distance from Cambridgeshire. I am happy to travel for a honest and trustworthy garage.

Can anyone suggest a parts supplier based in the uk or am I restricted to Lexus main dealers?

Thanks for the replies and yes johnatg that’s the piece that’s corroded to failure, 2 of the main mounts have snapped.

Hi My sons pride and joy (2008 GS450H Sport) has just failed its MOT and my son is somewhat distraught. He has spent almost £2500 on it this year getting it to what seemed to be perfect condition. New Michelins, new discs and pads all round, gearbox and engine service, plus other bits mainly at a Lexus main dealer. This was meant to be a long term car which he purchased from a Lexus specialist less than a year ago with a fresh MOT. Lexus MK have advised him he needs a new rear shock absorber, new bonnet struts, exhaust heat shield and advised on brake pipe corrosion. This seems fairly straightforward to fix however the subframe is rotten, has rusted through in 2 main areas where it fixes to the chassis and needs replacing or major welding neither of which they can even quote on. My question is does anyone know someone who would be able to fix the above issues as the car currently owes my son £9500 and he’s not in a position to replace it plus he loves the car (my fault as I previously owned 2 and also love them). Thanks in advance, Brian